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Elizabeth Taylor Remembered at Private Memorial Service
Colin Farrell, Michael Caine and Elton John are among the 400 guests who paid tribute to the late actress Sunday at an event on the Warner Bros. lot.
Elizabeth Taylor's family and friends paid tribute to the late actress during a private memorial held Sunday on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank.
Nearly 400 people attended the memorial, which took place in the Steven J. Ross Theater, to pay their respects to the actress, who died March 23 of congestive heart failure at age 79.
PHOTOS: Elizabeth Taylor's Life in Pictures
Colin Farrell hosted the event, during which speakers including Michael Caine and Taylor's stepdaugher Kate Burton paid tribute to the late actress' life and career and shared stories about her humor, generosity and determination to do stand up for what she believed in.
Mike Nichols, who directed the actress to an Oscar-winning performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, contributed a video message.
Grandson Rhys Tivey played "Amazing Grace" on the trumpet, a song that his grandmother loved.
Meanwhile, Elton John closed the program with a performance of "Blue Eyes" as a tribute to Taylor.
PHOTOS: Hollywood's Notable Deaths
The program also featured tributes to Taylor's career outside of Hollywood, including her successful Elizabeth Arden fragrances White Diamonds and Passion as well as her advocacy on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS.
"My mother was an extraordinary woman whose life touched so many, most of whom we will never know," son Michael Wilding said. "Our whole family is extremely proud of her accomplishments, and know what a unique and special experience it was to have her in our lives. Today it was especially meaningful for us to be with so many good friends to celebrate her spirit, which will be with us forever."
Wilding was at her mom's side when she died along with her other children: Christopher Wilding, Liza Todd and Maria Burton.
REPORT: Elizabeth Taylor Worth Up to $1 Billion at Time of Death
Organizers of Sunday's event are asking those who want to pay tribute to Taylor to contribute to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation at www.elizabethtayloraidsfoundation.org.


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Thanks to all who joined us for the album release party in Toronto at The Dakota Tavern. We had an amazing time, and are very excited to share this new material with you. Thanks to the folks at The Dakota, band, producer Rob Szabo for joining for the event on guitar, and the co-writers. Visit the shop for a preview and to get your copy!
More live dates coming soon!..
ALBUM RELEASE: Sept 25
On September 25th, 2013 I will release my first solo full-length album, including roots folk pop material co-written with artists from across Canada. The material was created as a labour of love, a northern song cycle, and Canadian songbook. I am so thrilled to share this, and look forward to presenting the music live.
The first gig of the album launch tour will be at The Dakota Tavern (Toronto) on Sept.25, 7pm. Come out and join us for this exciting event.
More fall tour dates will be announced prior to the album launch.
A preview of the album can be heard here:

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For many alcohol beverage products, TTB requires a product evaluation to determine whether a proposed label identifies the product in an adequate and non-misleading way. We refer to this requirement as a Pre-COLA Product Evaluation.
Pre-COLA product evaluation entails a review of a product's ingredients and formulation and also may include a laboratory analysis of the product. Lab analysis involves a chemical analysis of a product.
Pre-COLA product evaluations ensure that:
The type of pre-COLA product evaluation required for a particular product depends on that product's formulation and origin. TTB regulations require formulas most commonly when flavoring or coloring materials are added.
Field investigations can be used to verify the accuracy of these documents. Since TTB does not have access to foreign plants, some imported products are subject to laboratory analysis or pre-import letter approval.
TTB maintains a list of the pre-COLA evaluations required for specific products or product categories. The list is divided into three commodity-specific charts-one each for wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages.
The commodity-based charts reflect the current pre-COLA evaluation requirements for the listed products. Please be advised that, because the type of pre-COLA product evaluation required for a particular type of product may change, it is important to visit the TTB Web site for the most current information. In addition, the charts are provided as general guidance. Particular circumstances may dictate the need for a pre-COLA product evaluation for a specific product even though no such requirement is listed in the charts.
If a pre-COLA product evaluation is required for a particular product, you must include a copy of the pre-COLA product evaluation when submitting your COLA application for the alcohol beverage product.
Statements of Process for Malt beverages
Industry Circular 2002–2 described the pre-COLA evaluation for domestic malt beverage products under the heading "Statement of Process." On January 3, 2005, TTB published TTB TD-21, "Flavored Malt Beverages and Related Regulatory Amendments", which, among other regulatory changes, replaced the statement of process requirements for malt beverage products with formula requirements. Due to that change, information pertaining to pre-COLA evaluations of domestic malt beverage products and sake (rice wine) is now included below under the heading "Formula".
Voluntary Use of Form TTB F 5100.51
TTB has developed a new form that may be submitted in lieu of the prescribed forms and formats for formulas, pre-import letters, and products for laboratory analysis. TTB developed the form, TTB F 5100.51, "Formula and Process for Domestic and Imported Alcohol Beverages," to simplify the formula submission process and to provide a more consistent means of information collection across all commodity areas for both import and domestic products. The Formulas and Process for Domestic and Imported Alcohol Beverages may now be submitted electronically through Formulas Online.
TTB intends to pursue a regulatory change that will make use of this form mandatory, entirely replacing the various industry-specific forms and formats currently appearing in the TTB regulations. Until such a change occurs, this form may be used voluntarily as an alternate procedure authorized under the applicable alternate method or procedure provision in 27 CFR 19.62, 24.22, 25.52, 26.331, or 27.221. A producer or importer who wishes to use TTB F 5100.51 or Formulas Online may submit that form in lieu of the prescribed forms and formats listed below without first requesting approval from TTB to do so.
There are four (4) types of pre-COLA product evaluations. Please read each of the sections to find out which relates to your product:
Formula | Pre-Import Letter | Laboratory Analysis | Sulfite Anaysis
This type of pre-COLA evaluation applies to domestically produced wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverages and for such products manufactured in Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands and shipped to the United States.
This type of pre-COLA evaluation applies to imported wine, distilled spirits, and malt beverage products. This does not include such products manufactured in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands and shipped to the United States.
TTB must perform a product evaluation of certain imported alcohol beverage products before issuing a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA). Since TTB does not have access to foreign production plants, some imported products are subject to either laboratory analysis or a pre-import letter approval. The Industry Circular, titled "Pre-COLA Product Evaluation" (2007-4), lists all imported alcohol beverage products that require laboratory analysis. An alcohol beverage importer in the United States who has been issued an import permit by TTB, and wants to import alcohol beverages that require laboratory analysis must submit the following to the laboratory:
The Beverage Alcohol Laboratory sends a letter to the importer confirming receipt of the sample. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned for further information from the importer, which may delay the sample analysis. Analysis may take up to 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of all complete/correct documents. Upon completion of the analysis, the Laboratory sends a report to the Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD) for further processing.
This type of pre-COLA product evaluation requires submission of a product sample. TTB will also accept the results of a sulfite analysis conducted by a TTB-certified laboratory. A listing of laboratories certified by TTB is available on the web or by contacting the TTB Compliance Laboratory.
Samples submitted for sulfite analysis must be:
This type of pre-COLA product evaluation requires submission of a product sample. TTB will also accept the results of a sulfite analysis conducted by a TTB-certified laboratory. A listing of laboratories certified by TTB is available on the web or by contacting the TTB Compliance Laboratory.
You may direct questions on pre-COLA product evaluations and submit Formulas and Pre-Import letters to the TTB Advertising, Labeling and Formulation Division (ALFD). An ALFD Customer Service Specialist can be reached by:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Advertising, Labeling, and Formulation Division
1310 G Street, NW., Box 12
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 453-2250 or (866) 927-2533 (toll free number)
Option #1 for our address, fax number and hours of operation
Option #2 for technical questions regarding COLAs Online andfor COLAs Online password reset
Option #3 for questions regarding COLAs Online registrations
Option #4 for questions regarding statements of process,formulas, pre-import letters, malt beverage labels and distilled spirits labels
Option #5 for questions regarding alcohol advertising
Option #6 for questions regarding wine labeling or the status of your wine label application
For laboratory analysis (domestic and imported products) and sulfite analysis (imported products only), submit samples to:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
National Laboratory Center
Beverage Alcohol Laboratory
6000 Ammendale Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
(240) 264-1665
For sulfite analysis (domestic products only), send samples to:
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Compliance Laboratory
490 North Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 280-3625
Note: All forms used for pre-COLA product evaluation and for COLA submissions may be downloaded from the Forms page on the TTB Web site at http://www.ttb.gov/forms/5000.shtml.
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As the Lutcher Theater prepares for the 2017-18 Season, the Lutcher Theater Service Guild is seeking individuals interested in volunteering their time and talents to help promote and support the arts and the Lutcher in our community. This season's membership drive is to be held Tuesday, August 15th at 5:30PM on the Lutcher Theater third […]Continue reading
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The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts will present 13 incredible shows for the 2017-18 Performing Arts Season and season ticket packages of 4 or more shows are available now. We are excited for a great upcoming season! As a previous Spotlight Package holder now is your chance to purchase your 2017-18 Package. Individual tickets […]Continue reading
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Beginning Wednesday, July 19, 2017, all visitors will be admitted to Stark Museum of Art and Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center free of charge. Since 1961, the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation has provided a long history of service to the Orange County and Southeast Texas community. Free admission will offer a […]Continue reading


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Fisheries Management Scotland is actively involved across a huge range of policy areas related to the protection and conservation of fish and fisheries across Scotland. This page gives an indication of the range of issues covered. Please note that these are listed in alphabetical order, and are not listed by priority. See links to more detailed information on our current priorities.
Beaver Reintroductions
November 2016 saw the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform announce that she is minded to allow beavers to remain in Scotland following completion of a Habitats Regulations Assessment and consideration of the need for a Strategic Environmental Assessment.
Fisheries Management Scotland were members of the Beaver Salmonid Working Group (BSWG) which was established in 2009 as a sub-group to the National Species Reintroduction Forum, to consider the potential impacts of beaver activity on Atlantic salmon and brown trout. The final report of the BSWG was published in January 2015.
Our current focus is on:
- Ensuring that a robust beaver management plan is developed which takes full account of the needs of migratory fish.
- Understanding the developing beaver licencing system for management
- Helping to ensure that no further illegal introductions occur in Scotland
SNH are currently trialling several techniques such as dam notching and flow devises to regulate the water level of beaver dams. In many cases, it will be possible to remove or notch dams without requiring a licence. This is vital as the beaver-salmon working group was clear that dams associated with culverts and fish passes would need swift action.
It may also be possible for fisheries management staff to be trained to spot signed of beaver activity outside the natural range of the current populations to detect further illegal releases of beavers across Scotland. Scottish Government and SH are also reviewing the law to ensure that such activity can be adequately enforced. We await further clarity on the status of any future illegal releases and crucially, how such management will be resourced.
Catch and Release
District Salmon Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts are involved in a number of means of increasing salmon and sea trout populations including habitat maintenance and enhancement, mitigation of diffuse pollution, removal of in-stream barriers to migration, removal of invasive non-native species and stocking programmes. However, the simplest means for anglers and ghillies to make a positive and significant contribution to increasing fish populations is catch and release.
The proportion of the rod catch accounted for by catch and release has increased dramatically since 1994, when such information was first recorded in Scotland. Numerous angling and radio-tracking studies have demonstrated high survival rates and successful spawning for salmon released after capture – up to 100% under certain conditions. However, the longer a fish is out of water, or poorly handled, the less chance it has of survival.
Scotland's wild fisheries organisations have combined with their counterparts south of the border to produce a new angler's guide on Catch and Release for Salmon. The guide's primary purpose is to provide practical advice and guidance to anglers to maximise the survival of salmon which anglers choose to release for conservation purposes.
More recently the Atlantic Salmon Federation have produced an excellent video demonstrating techniques of catch and release. This video can be viewed below (Copyright Atlantic Salmon Federation):
Diffuse Pollution
Diffuse pollution is the release of potential pollutants from a range of activities that individually may have no effect on the water environment, but at the scale of a catchment can have a significant impact (i.e. reduction in water quality, decrease in wildlife, etc.). Diffuse sources of pollution include run-off from roads, houses and commercial areas, run-off from farmland, and seepage into groundwater from developed landscapes of all kinds.
Rural diffuse pollution arises from land use activities such as livestock grazing, cultivation of land to grow crops and from forestry operations. Such activities can give rise to a release of potential pollutants the pressures and impacts of which include: eutrophication; loss of biodiversity; silting of fish spawning grounds; and impacts on human health through drinking water or bathing water pollution. The pollutants of concern include the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus, sediment, pesticides, biodegradable substances, ammonia and micro-organisms.
Fisheries Management Scotland is a member of the Diffuse Pollution Management Advisory Group, a partnership that focuses on improving Scotland's water environment by reducing rural diffuse pollution. The main purpose of this advisory group is to: help create a robust governance, decision-making and coordination framework for the effective delivery of rural diffuse pollution RBMP actions in Scotland; and ensure input from a cross section of rural, environmental and biodiversity interests.
A major output from DPMAG is the rural diffuse pollution plan for Scotland which is designed to ensure that the key stakeholders in Scotland work in a coordinated way to reduce diffuse pollution from rural sources.
Fisheries Enforcement
Fish Movement/Stocking
DSFBs are statutory regulators and written consent must be obtained from the relevant Board prior to the artificial stocking of salmon and sea trout in the Board's district. Fisheries Management Scotland, in conjunction with RAFTS, have produced guidelines to assist Boards in this regulatory function; hatcheries and restocking projects can be effective management actions if carried out in the appropriate circumstances. Inappropriate stocking practice can be ineffective and costly at best, and at worst positively damaging to native stocks and sub-stocks of salmon. This is becoming more evident as our understanding deepens in relation to the genetic structures of salmon. The guidelines are designed to assist Boards in the decision making process.
Hydro Electricity
Invasive non-native species
Invasive non-native species and fish diseases damage our environment, the economy, our health and the way we live. Non-native species have long been introduced and used as ornamental plants or pets and only a small minority of them are or will become invasive. However, the threat from invasive species is growing at an increasing rate assisted by climate change, pollution and habitat disturbance. They are now recognised as the greatest threat to biodiversity next to habitat destruction and they threaten our native plants, animals and habitats.
More information on invasive non-native species.
Learn more about how to help stop the spread of invasive plants and animals in British waters via the 'check, clean, dry' campaign.
Marine Renewables
The main concerns with regard to the effects of marine renewables on migratory salmonids are the effects of noise during construction and operation, the effects of electro-magnetic fields (EMFs) during operation and from associated cabling and potential of some forms of sub-sea devices to inflict physical damage on fish. The potential effects of these issues on migratory salmonids must be considered in the light of the considerable uncertainties regarding the behaviour and migratory routes of these fish.
Fisheries Management Scotland works with Marine Scotland, Marine Scotland Science, SNH, The Crown Estate and the renewables industry to find the best way to fill these knowledge gaps in order that proper assessments of the potential impacts of proposed schemes on wild salmonids can be made.
Fisheries Management Scotland are members of the Diadromous Fish Specialist Receptor Group which is concerned with evidence gaps related to the health, distribution and impacts on Diadromous fish. This is part of the Scottish Offshore Renewables Research Framework (SpORRAn) designed to support collaborative and co-ordinated environmental and socio-economic research to facilitate the sustainable development of the Offshore Renewable sector in Scotland.
It is vital that adequate resources are made available to this work, in order that these key questions can be answered, in a robust and timeous manner. This would allow migratory fish interests to approach the consenting process in the knowledge that a strategy is in place to address the legitimate concerns relating to possible negative interactions resulting from the construction and on-going operation of these developments.
A variety of birds and animals can cause serious damage to fisheries. The law recognises this and permits licences to be granted to control piscivorous birds and seals. Licences to shoot seals are granted under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. Control of piscivorous birds is determined under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Crucial to granting of a licence to control piscivorous birds is the gathering of evidence to demonstrate 'serious damage' with which to support licence applications. Fisheries Management Scotland supports its member Boards and Trusts in the collection of the relevant evidence. Experience shows that predation can be particularly high at certain times, for example during the seaward migration of smolts in Spring. By this stage, young salmon preparing for the marine environment have left their natal streams and are effectively 'irreplaceable'. It is important therefore that predation 'bottlenecks' such as these can be dealt with through appropriate, evidence based licensing.
River Basin Management Planning
River basin management planning is about protecting and improving Scotland's water environment in a way that balances costs and benefits to the environment, society and economy. The second edition of the Scotland river basin plan and Solway-Tweed river basin plan are now available.
Much of the water environment in Scotland is already in good condition. The water bodies and protected areas that are not in good condition are affected by impacts on their water quality, physical condition, water flows and levels, and accessibility for fish migration, or by the impact of invasive non-native species on their aquatic plant and animal communities.
Fisheries Management Scotland is a member of The National Advisory Group (NAG), which advises on and supports the development of river basin planning in Scotland.
Salmon Farming
Statutory Conservation Measures
The Scottish Government has introduced a range of measures designed to improve the conservation status of salmon by managing the pressure of exploitation through fishing within Scotland's domestic waters. Such measures should be viewed in conjunction with other management activities being undertaken at a local level in the interests of conservation.
Fisheries Management Scotland is a member of the Salmon Liaison Group, which was created to steer the development of the methodology behind the conservation status system. A number of technical working groups have also been created which will be overseen by this primary group.
Our current focus is:
- To influence the further refinement of the model to ensure the outputs are as accurate as possible
- To ensure that the model and resulting categorisations are understood and well communicated
- To explore alterations to spring conservation measures in accordance with local needs and information
Wild Fisheries Reform
Wind Farm Developments
Terrestrial windfarm developments can have the potential to impact sensitive parts of river catchments for migratory and non-migratory fish species. Most wind farm developments are now large scale industrial projects often taking place in fragile upland landscapes and ecologies that require a full assessment of the risks associated with such projects. Not only do the turbine bases require a considerable amount of excavation but there also tends to be extensive road building and river crossings required to build and service wind farm developments. Risks associated with such projects include:
- Impacts on hydrology and habitat during construction due to large scale excavation in fragile habitats
- Extensive road building with accompany culverting, drainage, run off and sedimentation issues
- Possible long term impacts on the hydrology in the catchment
- Impacts on fish behaviour relating to turbine movement
- Impacts relating to transit of high voltage cabling
Large scale terrestrial wind farms have been built in important river catchments with little or no observable impact on either water quality, quantity or fish populations. Equally, there are have been examples of catastrophic failure of wind farm developments (Derry Bran – Republic of Ireland) and also significant water quality impacts during construction – particularly during periods of high run off. There is therefore potential for considerable long and short term damage to the freshwater environment. By deploying a proper risk assessment, appropriate construction methods and good contractor supervision, these risks can be reduced to manageable levels.


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LOS ANGELES — On the eve of the adult industry's traditionally busiest conference and awards season, CNBC has asked adult's top leaders to weigh in on the state of the business and what's in store for 2014.
A virtual who's who of adult's major players, including XBIZ President and Publisher Alec Helmy, Vivid Entertainment chief Steven Hirsch, Wicked Pictures' owner Steve Orenstein, and New Sensations' owner Scott Taylor, voiced their opinions and concerns about the industry's constant challenges and pitfalls, as well as some optimistic predictions.
Helmy said, "My general impression is the industry has bottomed out. Companies have figured out how to change their business models to sustain profitability. In terms of the number of players, it's at an all-time low, but those who have survived are obviously the stronger breed."
Companies that diversify and expand with new business models and new revenue sources like pleasure products are likely to be the winners, according to the report.
Vivid's Hirsch pointed out that the traditional DVD business is all but done, but noted that his company's revenues are still strong despite a tough year.
If diversity is the key to survival, then Vivid may just be the bellwether. The company continued releasing its bread-and-butter celebrity sex tapes, launched Vivid Radio on SiriusXM, and licensed its name to a number of gentlemen's club in what was from all accounts a tough year for adult.
Adult's HIV scares and resulting production moratoriums were also spotlighted as more obstacles to overcome, and as Helmy pointed out, strong companies adapt to the challenges — and are the ones that remain standing.
Wicked's condom-only policy helped the studio weather 2013's production hits.
"When you have three moratoriums in a year and you eat your cache of movies, it has an effect," Orenstein said. "Obviously, there's nothing that has happened in the last year to change our decision to stay with condoms. If anything, it has solidified it."
Pointing to Manwin's (now MindGeek) acquisition of RedTube last summer, consolidation of smaller companies and buyouts could also be on the horizon for adult, according to some CNBC insiders.
Kassia Wosick, assistant professor of sociology at New Mexico State University, who valued the industry's worth at between $10-12 billion said that 2013 forced adult to take stock of its business models and the general "moral atmosphere," but thinks "2014 might be the year the industry comes together."
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Showing results for "end of year"
Which countries bought the most cars in H1 2018? / News
The leading car market in the world bought over 12 million cars at the first half of the year.
Fastest Car fans, rejoice! Netflix confirms season 2 and more / News
Netflix announces season 2 for the Fastest Car title and it's coming out next year.
Kia PH acknowledges dealers with Mid-Year Awards / News
Kia Philippines, through its exclusive distributor Columbian Autocar Corporation, awarded its hard-working dealers.
2018 PhilAPEX: Welcome to the future of Philippine public transport / News
Following a successful expo last year, the Philippine Parts Makers Association holds the 2018 PhilAPEX.
Ford PH is extending your reasons to get an EcoSport, Everest, and Ranger / News
Missed these offers last July? No worries, Ford is extending them this month.
Toyota 30th Anniversary / Video Feature
A short clip to celebrate Toyota's 30th year in the country.
Car sales is at 11% year-over-year decline in H1 2018, per AVID / News
The Association of Vehicle importers and Distributors, Inc. reports decline for the first half of 2018, pointing fingers to TRAIN Law and expensive fuel.
2019 Porsche Macan debuts with new face and bagful of LEDs / News
The luxury compact SUV gets more attractive this year.
Here are more reasons to buy Ford EcoSport, Everest, Fiesta buyers this July / News
You can avail these vehicles via financing or cash discount options.
Toyota is celebrating 30 years with free music fest / News
Toyota Motor Philippines is treating everyone for a free music fest as a celebration for the 30th year of leading the local automotive industry.
Bulgaria has a hypercar to end all hypercars (and mankind, probably) / News
Fully-electric and AI assisted.
Volkswagen offers free 1st year PMS for new cars / News
A tempting proposition, especially with the new products.
This brand has the most cars that keep its owners satisfied / News
This year's AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards saw five Nissan cars bringing home the bacon.
Ferrari bags 6 titles at 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards / News
Five awards are too little of an amount so Ferrari hooked six of them at the 2018 International Engine of the Year Awards.
Isuzu PH commences PUVMP with 15 Class 2 'Modern Jeepneys' / News
All units are covered by a 3-year warranty or 150,000 km, whichever comes first.
Will Suzuki Philippines bring the 2019 Jimny here? / Featured Article
It's a fruitful year for the company, and all other signs are here.
Porsche celebrates 70 years / Video Feature
One of the pillars in German automotive engineering is merrily celebrating its 70th year
Porsche PH invites you to its 70th Anniversary celebration / News
A 45-year-old 911 is also on display, by the way.
DOE inspects donated Toyota Prius hybrids to PNP Region 8 / News
After a year in service, here are the agency's findings.
Free two-year service for Ford EcoSport buyers this June / News
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Thank you for renewing this show, I need something to put to sleep Sunday Nights.
Gummy Bears in Mongolia? Maggie's in Manhattan? I'm on my way.
Some piece of advice for Heather Conkie (aka Aunt Agnes) - don't let actors director episodes, doesn't work.
If actors don't want to work the full season; if they have something more important to do, fire them.
And please hire straight actors, some people can't hide it.
well said, and perfectly elucidated. Grammatically proper and delivered with the clearest of intentions.
please elaborate, I would appreciate your further thoughts on hiring "straight actors" for example.
I, too, hate it when actors "director" episodes. Give me "some piece of advice" to advance your theory.
Thanks for sharing.on what turns out to be your own personal sounding board, because nobody else clearly is involved with the kw/g/l/h radio & media forum......
In response to Bucky's response,
1) Sorry for the spelling errors and typos, I'm working with a new hp keyboard.
2) I don't claim this to be my own personal sounding board; the other 100+ views for this topic alone should prove this, unless the view count is wrong, which would mean that the Undemocratic Party and the voting at the Partly Conservative Party of Canuckistan isn't the only thing that is rigged.
3) Heartland uses a variety of directors, including one of their actors. It is noticeable when he is directing by the shots by the camera angle.
4) With the term 'straight' actors. It doesn't need an explanation.
5) Other people may choose not to comment on some subjects on online forums because of political correctness.
to GOD HELP US
1) Typos these days are somehow acceptable and forgivable, for whatever reason.
2) investigating the Quad Cities posts going back to Jan 1 2017, you are responsible for over 90% of originating articles posted, regardless of views.
3) Heartland has existed for 10 seasons so far, and apparently successfully. Perhaps you could offer to direct an episode?
4) why don't you just call them "fags" or "queers" as is your non-politically correct wont?
5) I am not one of those people.
How long a show runs or for how many episodes doesn't necessarily mean it's a success, especially if it's on public broadcasting and receiving taxpayers' money. I wouldn't consider The National a success.
I would love to direct an episode of Heartland. I'll wait for the episode they kill off Punky Brewster, have the ranch raided and discover a drug lab and have Heather Conkie reprise her role as Aunt Agnes.
My quarrel with Heather Conkie is when she was host of Report Canada. She always asked her audience to send in drawings of beavers. What is her obsession with beavers?
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...and how is it possible for Amy to be pregnant for over a year?
perhaps beavers have an extended gestation period?
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Catering Manager, Liverpool
Closing date:
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Part Time / Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
CATERING MANAGER – SCALE POINT 24 - 27 –- £19,755 - £22,221 36 HOURS PER WEEK - TERM TIME PLUS FIVE DAYS (7.00 AM – 3.00 PM Monday (including 20 minute paid break and 7.00 am – 2.00 pm Tuesday to Friday (including 20 minute paid break))
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Catering Manager, eager to make a positive contribution to this thriving school and will be someone who values working as part of a team and ensuring delivery of the highest possible food standards. The catering team deliver the food requirements of a large Jewish Campus comprising the King David High & Primary Schools, Kindergarten and Community provision. The provision of food must comply with the rules of kashrut controlled by the Liverpool Kashrut Commission. Strict budget controls will be essential along with compliance with all legal & statutory systems.
The campus is conveniently located just off the M62.
Information and application forms are available on the school website at www.kingdavidliverpool.co.uk
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The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in AmericaBook - 2011
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This may be a good book, but I probably won't bother reading it for the obvious reason: awhile before the recent local election in Seattle, people my age or older would approach me for a signature on a referendum to attempt to remove Big Money from our local elections. I questioned the use of such a move given the consistent low voter turnouts [in the last presidential election which gave us Donald Trump, 49% of registered voters bothered to vote; locally it was even worse in Seattle, where only 37% of registered voters bothered to drop, or mail in, their voter ballots - - it is done by mail or locally placed ballot boxes in Washington state]. The same applies to the gun control issue - - vocal non-voters are numerous today, but they simply don't count. . . .
Winkler's book seems like a sincere attempt to conscientiously wrestle with one of the most contentious issues of current US politics. Thus, I would recommend it as a good starting point for others who seek to do the same.
I recommend it. Winkler follows the progress of Heckler v Washington DC to the final supreme court case all the while going back through American history to tell the story of gun regulation in this country. The solution to gun violence will require a very rare commodity these days: compromise.
Easily one of the fairest books on this subject. It follows the legislative track of Heller V DC showing the behind the scenes aspects of the legislation. Along the way the book traces the history of firearms and the people who care deeply about them. Whether that care is hatred or adoration, or somewhere in between. I do think the author's biases unfortunately bleed through. The worst example I saw was equating registration laws that required all males of age to own and maintain firearms due to militia service in the 18th century with modern calls for registrations of anyone who happens to own a firearm. There are very large very important differences between these practices and to equate them indicates a slight bias against firearms. Still. In general he has written an informative, readable account of issues and idiocy on both sides of the debate and for that he deserves applause. Anyone who wants a picture of this debate would be well served by adding this to their reading in the area.
Well written, fairly balanced overview of the two hardened American extremes of gun ownership vs. gun control. Written by a professor of law at the University of California, it is nevertheless easy to follow the historical arguments, contradictions and absurdities put forth by both sides of a debate at the core of the American reality that puzzles and confuses the rest of the world.
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"Gun rights advocates managed to defeat registration and licensing by arguing that such measures would lead eventually to confiscation of all civilian guns. In the House of Representatives, The Michigan Democrat and NRA board member John Dingell warned his colleagues that the Nazis adopted mandatory registration and used the records to disarm the Jews and political dissidents ... While others dismissed the analogy to the Nazis, it didn't help that [US Senator from Connecticut] Thomas Dodd had in fact asked the Library of Congress to provide him with a translation of the German laws of the 1930s when he was drafting his bills ..." p. 252
"Not only did killing [in Washington, DC] become more common after the [1976] gun ban, but guns also became a more common way to kill." p. 42
"Used to losing battles over gun control, gun controllers latch onto any proposal popular enough to make it through the legislature—usually right after some school shooting or other tragedy. Whether or not a proposed law will actually curb gun deaths is irrelevant; gun control extremists will stand behind it." p. 35
"Few people realize it, but the Ku Klux Klan began as a gun control organizations; after the Civil War, the Klan and other violent racist groups sought to reaffirm white supremacy, which required confiscating the guns blacks had obtained for the first time during the conflict. To prevent blacks from fighting back, the night riders set out to achieve complete black disarmament. In the 1960s, race was also central to a new wave of gun control laws, which were backed by liberals and even some conservatives, like Ronald Reagan. Enacted to disarm politically radical urban blacks, like the Black Panthers, these laws sparked a backlash that became the modern gun rights movement—a movement that ironically, is largely white, rural, and politically conservative." pp. 13-14
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I'been working on some concepts for a fantasy comic book. So, I did many characters and scenarios to find the ideas for the concept. here are few of them. As you can see, the proportions keep changing and also the small details on the "style". Either way, I like to draw for a few days until I find the ones I like.
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Concept art: Medieval Fantasy RPG town
Concept Art
I been working on many drawings inspired on a RPG fantasy style setting. I have a few characters that I'll post later and also a few setting elements like these buildings here. The idea is to do rough sketches to play with the different architectural elements and to find the definitive look. I'm still on that. I can see this buildings in a real RPG iPad videogame!
Concept art: Space Dog
Concept Art
Here are a some concepts that I did as a development for my Space Dog cartoon character. The idea is to do a short story to show those cute characters interacting. I already did the first page and soon I'll post the rest, when is finished. Here you can see the main characters (so far); Space Dog, the commander and a cosmonaut cat. Also you can see that I changed the dog original design a little. I got rid of the googles and played with the costumes. Also he doesn't look exactly like those ilustrations for children's books that I did. Oh well, I like to experiment with the style sometimes.
Promo Illustration: Kids playing music for guitar lessons
This illustration was made as a gift for my mom's birthday, because she is an acoustic guitar teacher. With a nice typography we can transform this poster into a full promotional that can be hanged on different places. It was a fun piece to do, but somehow difficult. The guitars and the kids' poses where done a few times until I got them right. Either way, at the end I painted some color effects and a few musical notes to enhance the drawing. here is the full illustration and a few sketches:
Children illustration: Space Dog
I was working on a couple of children illustrations for my portfolio using the first character that I did for my 365 characters project. The idea behind was to show how science concepts can be presented to kids in a colorful and fun way using sci-fi and cartoon elements. Also I'm working in a few pages comic samples using the same concept and a few new characers part of this "space dog" universe. For now, hope you like the illustrations.
Ancient Egypt: Editorial children illustration
This is a piece I did for my current editorial portfolio. Wanted to work with a historical setting so I choose the Ancient Egypt theme, with many workers close to the Nile, during the wheat harvest. It took me a while to finish it because of all those details, but it was worth it. I used most of my research that you saw on this post, when I designed many egyptian characters. Also it took a while to find the proper look of this egyptian fishing boat. Here are also the color key and composition rough and some warm up character sketches.
Lucha Libre Ilustration: Blue Demon Tribute
Here it is a cool retro style illustration that I did for a tribute gallery for the Lucha Libre legend Blue Demon on 11th anniversary of his death. The event was held on December 16 of 2011 in Mexico City. There was art of many other cool artists and Blue Demon Jr was there to talk about his dad. It was a really fun piece to do because I was able to watch some movies and posters about the legend as a research. I included many of his most famous enemies, like the werewolf, the intergalactic babe invaders, some zombies and the brains from hell.
Artwork made on the ConComics convention 2012
Here is some artwork that I did on the two days of the ConComics event. People went by my table and saw me drawing those . Also, I got to chat with many people interested on drawing and comicbooks who asked me a few questions. By the end, it was a fine convention and I made new friends on the way. The first artworks are about Yomba, a character of mine who was created for a mexican comicbook that I made with some friends. I want to work on this story in a near future so I practice a little bit with the character. The other art is a fanart of Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter. I used him to show some of the drawing (structure,etc) and coloring process that I use.


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I talk to actor, comedian, writer, producer, and mother Rachael Drummond on this episode of Beyond the Playlist. We talk about her history and how she got her start in acting. We talk about working in improv and in ads. I ask about her new project Killer Party. We also...
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I talk to artist and composer Jamie Coghill also known as Jimmy C. We talk about how he found his particular sound, how he composes music. I ask how he got involved with The Adventures of SuperSeven. We also talk about his art and he translates what you see as art into...
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What can be more important than exercise and eating healthy, Eh? Here's some line art I drew for the American Diabetes Association. The challenging part for me was coming up with healthy activities and healthy food for each letter of the alphabet and then having them all fit comfortably within the inside of the letter. These were then distributed nationally to schools to be colored and cut out. Sounds like fun activity in itself! Now... can you find where did I put that zucchini?? 10 points for the first correct answer!
Email me if you'd like a copy of the alphabet.
Friday, March 18, 2011
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey
That was so not the case.
Metal: A Headbanger's Journey did feature short stories of metal stars like Alice Cooper and Dee Snider, but it wasn't the focus. This rock doc was all about the heavy metal genre as a culture. When I put it like that, I guess it sounds sort of creepy--like all metalheads are in some sort of cult and worship Ozzy Osbourne, but it wasn't a scary documentary, either. It was exactly what the title says it was: a headbanger's journey, looking for why metal is contantly stereotyped and metal's ties with religion, sexuality, fans, and musical influences.
It was competely fascinating. I was glued to my TV screen, the whole time thinking about how I have to blog about it or I would never forgive myself. I don't even think you have to be a fan of heavy metal to enjoy this movie. I'm more of an 80's hair metal fan, but I still loved hearing what members of Slipknot and Cannibal Corpse had to say; there's a little something for everyone.
It's totally eye-opening, too. Bands like Slayer are proven to not be Satanists. Dee Snider of Twisted Swister speaks about censorship in court (that part was my favorite). Controversial issues like violence and death are discussed. You get to see the sense of belonging, empowerment, and safety that fans of metal feel. Some information is shocking--like how churches were burned down by some Norwegian black metal band members. Some information is just interesting, like how groupies really did want to be with the band and don't regret one thing.
The entire film showed heavy metal--along with all of its subgenres, which are pretty mind-boggling when they're all listed--as a social movement. It was awesome, and I do not use that word lightly. The influence that metal has obviously had on people all over the world is incredible, and that power (from any musical genre) is one of my favorite things about music.
This movie is for anyone--anyone who adores metal, anyone who doesn't know anything about metal, anyone who has never understood metal, anyone that just doesn't get it--because it is so informative. It's informative and interesting in the best way possible.
One moment of the film that really touched me was during an interview with a teen. He was asked what was it he liked so much about music (he had posters all over his wall, he played bass, and was wearing an Anthrax T-shirt. You could tell from one glance that music was a huge influence on him).
He answered by saying that music was always there.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
It's finally here! Tim Burton and Disney's Alice in Wonderland is now in theaters, and if you didn't rush to the theater to see it last Friday, then stop reading this blog now and go see it. You don't even have to see it in 3D (I didn't, but I want to soon!). Just see it. I am sure the effect will be the same.
I was too excited for this movie to come out. I kept seeing pictures of Jonny Depp in is Mad Hatter getup, The Red Queen's fabulous makeup, the gorgeous scenery...March 5th couldn't come fast enough. I have to admit, at first I was a little upset that Tim Burton was doing a 'remake' of this movie--to remake a Disney classic is a sin.
And then I found out it was actually a Disney movie, and I felt a lot better.
For those of you who are concerned like I was about this twist on a childhood favorite, don't be. Yes, it's real actors and fancy animations and scenery and some of the characters look absolutely crazy (but it's Wonderland--what do you expect?), but it's not a movie that wipes away the original movie at all. It's just another adventure for Alice. It left me thinking that everyone should have his or her own little Wonderland; for Alice, it was a place that taught her so much. I know that's incredibly vague, but I hate even the tiniest of spoilers. I'm a dork like that. Besides, once you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about. All of the hype is greatly deserved. Alice in Wonderland is a beautiful movie, and if you're wondering why...go see it, because there is no way I am giving it away. =)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Movie Night
Comedies are by far my favorite type of movie to watch. Comedies don't have to have a stellar, confusing plotline that critics seem to love so much and they can still have their adorable moments (Have you seen The Ugly Truth? That hot-air balloon part was awesome!) without getting ridiculously cheesy. What's not to love?
If you're in need of a good laugh, here are my top picks for an hour and a half (minimum) of non-stop hilairty:
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy- Will Ferrell plays Ron Burgundy, a news anchor in the classy city of San Diego. Everything in his life is one big party, but when a woman--Veronica Corningstone (who has beautiful eyes and hair that smells liek cinnamon)--joins the news team, things get a little crazy. "60% of the time it works EVERYTIME."
The Brady Bunch Movie- Every word the Bradys say in this movie cracks me up. This parody of the popular sitcom is one huge Brady adventure. They still think it's the 1970s; Jan can't seem to get any attention because it's always about MARCIA MARCIA MARCIA; Greg tries to win a groovy girl's heart by writing a song; Cindy learns about tattling; and the kids call an emergency family meeting and try to come up with $20,000 before they have to move! "But Jan...you don't have any friends."
Young Frankenstein-Mel Gibson's scary-movie parody is in black and white and has everything a terrifying movie should...except it's downright hilarious. Dr. Frankenstein's grandson (Gene Wilder) leads a happy life, teaching science in New York and denying that he is related to Frankenstein (It's pronounced Fronk-en-steen). When his grandfather dies, his will leads the young Frankenstein to his castle in Transylvania. With the help of hunchbacked, hilarious Igor, his sexy assistant Inga, and his grandfather's ex girlfriend, Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster of his own.
Killer Clowns From Outer Space-This movie is supposed to be terrifying, but it is far from it. Just watch it and laugh. You know you want to.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall- Peter's life will never be the same once his girlfriend Sarah Marshall dumps him for a vegan hippie rock star. He tries to hook up with other girls, but when that doesn't work out too well for him, he decides to go to Hawaii and forget his heartbreak...only to find Sarah Marshall is staying in the same hotel.
Napoleon Dynamite- Napoleon's brother Kip has to brag about all the hot babes he chats with online; his grandma had a bike accident and now his football-obsessed Uncle Rico had to stay with them; and he can't get a girlfriend because girls only date guys with skills. Can't anyting go right? Turns out, it can! When his best friend Pedro decides to run for class president, Napoleon does everything he can to help--and learns some pretty sweet dance moves along the way.
Bruce Almighty- Bruce is 100% sure that God is picking on him, not doing his job, and laughing at him up in heaven. God decides to give Bruce all of His powers and see how he fixes the world, but first Bruce has some changes in his life he's going to make...
Have fun, everyone! I know I left a lot of funny movies out, so comment below with your favorite comedies! =)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Music is Universal
Okay, let's do a little exercise. I'll list a band or an artist, and you try to think of the type of people who listen to that type of music. Ready? Set? GO!Britney Spears
Mayday Parade
Avril Lavigne
The Sex Pistols
Lady Gaga
Fall Out Boy
Chester French
If you're like most people, Britney Spears and Ke$ha probably made you think of cheerleaders clad in Abercrombie & Fitch and Juicy Couture; Elefant and Chester French made images of hipster/indie kids sipping on coffee and discussing the next art show/fim festival they're attending; Mayday Parade, Fall Out Boy reminded you of so-called emo/scene kids who enjoy covering their face with their hair; Anthrax and Disturbed made you think of head-banging guys with long hair; blink-182 and the Sex Pistols made mohawks and punks pop into your head; Avril Lavigne made you think of more preppy girls or girls who thought they were punks, and Lady Gaga made you think of wild, over-the-top chicks who liked to dance (or maybe just everyone in the world, since so many people love her catchy tunes).
Every artist had a sterotype matched up to it. Does anyone else see how wrong that is?
Our culture has come to accept that only this type of person listens to this type of music and if they listen to anything else, it's weird.
I was at a forensics/debate tournament one day, jammin' out to the music on my Zune when my friend came up to me and asked me what type of music I was listening to.
"Uhhh...Killswitch Engage," I said, sort of hesitantly. I knew he would be surprised, and sure enough, he looked at me sort of funny, laughed, and then said, "I expected you to be listening to some happy pop song."
Yeah, I love the song "Holy Diver" by Killswitch Engage. I love "Cowboys From Hell" by Pantera and I also love anything by Skid Row. I'm a metal-head! Whoohoo!!
But I also adore the sweet, springy sound of A Fine Frenzy, Broadway showtunes, the dance tunes of Ke$ha and Lady Gaga, and the older punk/emo tracks of Fall Out Boy. Say whaaat?!
Maybe it's the fact that I never thought I fit into any of those labels our society likes to assign people (skater, punk, prep, emo, scene, goth, jock, nerd, etc.), but I'll listen to anything, not just the type of music I'm 'supposed' to like (which is apparently 'happy pop music'). Sometimes I get into those moods where I HAVE to listen to some heavy metal or classic rock right NOW (or the Rent soundtrack or some Panic! at the Disco and Fall Out Boy to remind me of my early teenage days), but that doesn't mean it's the only thing I'll listen to.
At this point, some of you may be thinking, This girl is nuts. I don't think people listen to music they're 'supposed to' at all, so here's another example for you:
One night my cousin was eating dinner with me, my parents, and my brother. Somehow we got into a discussion of these labels we seem to like so much, and my mom asked, "What's the difference between goth and punk and emo and all of those?"
And if you've never had to answer this question before, it's actually really hard. As a teen in America who is exposed to these stereotypes every day, it's not something you consciously think about. You just sort of...know.
As I tried to think of the best way to explain these differences, my cousin said jokingly, "It depends on what sort of music you listen to."
"That is so true!" I said, amazed at this revelation. It is true. Think about it for a minute; don't certain bands like My Chemical Romance remind you of certain stereotypes? I know it's a yes for me. Why?
Unfortunately, to make it in the music business, you can't just have a good album. You need good marketing, and a lot of it. Everything a band does appeals to a certain group of people that our society has made up (because those labels we talk about so much are completely ridiculous too). There are always exceptions, of course--but the majority of people will only listen to bands in the same genre, the genre that our society says they should listen to.
This labeling makes people afraid to explore different genres and share with others the music they love. For example: me and Killswitch Engage. I LOVE "Holy Diver", and I knew, just knew, that that type of music was unexpected from a girl who acted and dressd the way I did. Stereotypes and music have almost become instinctive.
When telling one of my friends to listen to Say Anything, he asked what type of music they played. I should have just kept it simple and said "alternative", but I tried to think of how to explain their sound and said, "They're an alternative band...they're sort of like Fall Out Boy."
"Fall Out Boy? That cutter emo band?"
Yes, because every single person who listens to Fall Out Boy is an emo kid who hates their life. And every single kid who cuts themselves dresses in black, and every single kid who likes to dress in black cuts themselves.
And I don't know about you, but when people diss my music like that, it makes me feel bad, like the music I love did not pass a test. So I go on trying to find music that I 'should' be listening to that other people 'approve' of and think is 'good.' I drive myself crazy sometimes by hoping that others will tell me that I have a wonderful taste in music. It's ridiculous.
How exactly does anyone define what 'good' music is? To me, good music is things I like. That's all. Nobody knows what is considered 'good music'. We all know what good means to us personally, but it's impossible to have a universal definitition of good music because everyone is so different.
I understand that certain songs will appeal to you; maybe you can't stand those hardcore bands or the twangy sounds of Tim Mcgraw. There's nothing wrong with that. What's wrong is the way we stick to one type of music because our culture makes us hesitant to listen to anything else.
People shouldn't be afraid to like a certain genre of music. People shouldn't have to worry about if the band they love is one that will get the world's nod of approval. It's music. Music is supposed to bring joy, inspire, help your hearts heal, and make you want to dance. It's for you, and it shouldn't have to go with the norm or please anyone else but you. You're the one listening to it!
Music was not meant to be something we were assigned or ashamed of. Music speaks in a way nothing else can; it's universal and should be shared with everyone, not one tiny group in a world of millions. Go forth, find songs you love, and jam out fearlessly.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Olympic Games
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
If you could go anywhere in the world right now...
New York, New York, USA.
"New York City. Center of the universe."("Sante Fe", Rent Soundtrack). Shopping, Broadway. Strawberry Fields, China Town, Little Italy, subways and taxis and bright lights and daydreams...sigh. I love New York.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Cheaper Than Therapy
I am completely obsessed with How I Met Your Mother.
My addiction and love for this show is the equivalent of Harry Potter freaks lining up at midnight at Barnes and Noble to get their hands on J.K Rowling's latest stroke of genius (and you fellow Potter fans know how deep that love for Hogwarts goes...I love How I Met Your Mother the same way).
For those who have never experienced the awesomeness of How I Met Your Mother, it is a show about Ted Mosby and his friends (Marshall and Lily, the married couple; Barney, the womanizer; and Robin, the single Canadian, 'gun-enthusiast' girl) living in New York City. Every girl he dates and every event leads him a little bit closer to his future wife and mother of his two future children, and the person he has to become in order to meet her. No, we still do not know who exactly the mother is, but we have some huge clues.
I could go on for HOURS about how much I adore this show. Mondays are no longer a day of tourture, because this show comes on at 7:00 PM (central time) on CBS on Monday nights. It totally makes my day. I own every season on DVD (aside from the fifthg season, of course, because that's the season going on now) and watch an episode or two before or while I fall asleep. I watch my favorite episodes when I am having a bad day. I enjoy quoting Barney Stinson in every day conversation. I can apply things like The Lemon Law, The Platinum Rule, and the Chain of Screaming to every day life. I always feel so dissappointed when CBS is shows a rerun instead of a brand new adventure.
I'm serious. This show is completely AWESOME.
My favorite thing to do (especially when I have had a rough day) is grab some ice cream, sit down in my living room, and watch this show--the BEST show in the whole world.
These characters are hilarious. They are so well-developed and realistc that it's hard to believe they are fictional. The things they do are hilarious--Robin tries to shave her legs in a restaurant bathroom, using a stick of butter as shaving cream; Barney dresses up as an eighty-year-old-man to try to hook up with girls; Ted has five shots and wakes up the next day with a broken ankle, a girl in his bed, and a pineapple. What's not to love?
Aside from it's hilarity, there's something magical about Ted's journey in finding his perfect girl. It's comedy sprinkled with some heartwrenching moments (uhh, Season 1 finale, anyone?) mixed in with completely romantic, melt-worthy moments. It has all of this and more, without going compeltely romantic-comedy and girly. It makes me laugh and forget about real life for a while. It makes me daydream about my future life as a young person in New York and my future husband. It makes me think of how incredible my friends are, because if there is any group of friends on TV (at least, on a show that is still going on) who completely love each other, it's this one. How I Met Your Mother is a party of laughs, friends, and romance, and if you have never watched it before, go watch it RIGHT NOW.
Bottom line: watching How I Met Your Mother while eating spoonfulls of vanilla ice cream is cheaper than therapy.
Episodes You Should Watch:
Pilot, Season 1
The Pineapple Incident, Season 1
The Limo, Season 1
Milk, Season 1
Come On, Season 1
Slap Bet, Season 2
Something Borrowed, Season 2
Something Blue, Season 2
Wait For It...Season 3
The Bracket, Season 3
Ten Sessions, Season 3
Everything Must Go, Season 3
Miracles, Season 3
Do I Know You?, Season 4
Shelter Island, Season 4
The Naked Man, Season 4
Three Days Rule, Season 4
Right Place Right Time, Season 4
Fast As She Can, Season 4
The Leap, Season 4
What's your cheap therapy?
Sunday, January 31, 2010
I dare you to be weird.
Yeah, people are going to stare at you. When you're playing Red Rover at a place that is definitely not a playground (and you're clearly older than seven years old), people will stare. They will probably laugh and say things like, "What are those weirdos doing?"
But that's a good thing! Because you're supposed to be doing weird things!
The incredible thing about being weird in a public place?
People will join you.
Seriously. Maybe for the game in its entirity or maybe for a mere five minutes, but eventually you'll look behind you and see people you don't know grooving to the CD samples at Target, or strategically sending people over for the Red Rover game, or marching in that single file line and belting out 'The Sound of Music.' You may meet some new friends, and you may never see those people again, but you did something awesome that made you and everyone around you laugh in amazement.
I am speaking from experience. It's an incredible phenomenon. So get your best friends together and get ready for the most random afternoon of your life....just be sure to bring your camera!
Not sure where to start? This list has some ideas for ya: http://astrology.yahoo.com/channel/none/333-ways-to-get-kicked-out-of-wal-mart-233838/
If by some chance strangers don't join you, no worries. You had fun with your friends and it's probably somethign you won't ever forget. =)
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Hey everyone!/ Add To Your Playlist
I know I've been sort of unavailable lately, but I haven't forgotten this blog. School has started up again, which means that homework and other extra curriculars and more social life, so I've been busy. =)
No worries, though, I will have some free time soon and I have many ideas for some articles up my sleeve. In the meantime, here are some amazing artists you should check out:
Swing the Coast- These boys have produced catchy pop-punk that makes me want to dance. Their songs remind me of summer and I cannot get enough of them (does pop-punk have that effect on anyone else?)! Swing the Coast is just getting started, but I'm sure that they're going to make it big. Thety have an amazing Katy Perry cover, an original Christmas song, and an entire EP on iTunes. All songs are incredible and give me that happy, summery feeling on the inside. (http://www.myspace.com/swingthecoast)
Ke$ha-We've all heard 'Tik Tok', we know how to spell her name but nobody knows how to pronounce it (Keesh-ah? Kesh-ah? Cash-ah? Kee-Cash-ah?! I have heard so many pronunciations and I still have no idea which one is correct. I think it's Keesh-ah. Some things we may never know.). Whatever. I love this girl. Like Swing the Coast, Ke$ha makes me want to dance like crazy--and party. If you can get through Ke$ha's entire album without wanting to party all night and hooking up with some cute boys and getting sort of drunk, then something is wrong with you. It's infectious dance pop that is now a pehenomenon. Since you all have probably heard 'Tik Tok' a billion and one times by now, check out 'Your Love is My Drug', 'Dinosaur', and 'Stephen' (and then get her whole album so you can have a dacne party). (http://www.myspace.com/kesha)
Otep- I mentioned pop-punk, dance pop, and now it's time for some headbanging, gut-wrenching, incredible face-melting metal. Otep is a band I found this week and I am smitten. The band's vocalist is a woman (the band's namesake); I can't listen to a song without wanting to bob my head; I can understand the words; and Otep is a vegetarian and a gay-rights activist (and probably a lot more). What's not to love? My favorties so far are "Ur A Wmn Now" and "Smash the Control Machine." Give them a listen. Yes, I swear that's the same band. Isn't that amazing? =) (www.myspace.com/otep)
Have fun jamming out, my dears.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Eat more vegan food. Not only will I be helping animals everywhere, I will be helping the planet and I will be healthier. I am shooting for one vegan meal a day. =)
Write a journal entry at least once a week. I fall on and off the journaling wagon, but journaling really is an amazing way to not only express your emotions, but reflect on them, come up with a solution, and feel better. Even if I have to write about something totally random, it keeps my creative juices flowing.
Use free time on weekends for yoga, pilates, or weight lifitng. I used to be on my school's swimming twim, and it was the most fit I had been in my entire life. I was more muscular, had more endurance, and I was sleeping better. I stopped swimming last year, though, and my entire body has changed again...but not for the better. My arms are back to the useless skinny things they once were, and I think it's time to get some muscles back.
Finish big projects. This was also my resolution last year, and it didn't get done. I will devote myself to working on things that seem a little big for me--this blog, NaNoWriMo, Script Frenzy, etc., and feel wonderful when everything comes together.
Get out of my comfort zone. It sounds scary, but in the long run I think it will be good for me. I will wear outfits that aren't my typical attire, I will do things that seem a little crazy, and I will look at change as an adventure. For once I am thrilled for some changes.
Live. Everyone has been told to live life to the fullest, but I don't know many people who take it to heart. Last year (it seems so funny to say that, doesn't it?), I learned the messages behind the musical Rent and read a fantastic book called Going Bovine. Both stories are screaming at you to make the most out of the time you've got. I'm going to do things that make me happy. I'm going to do this that scare me. I'm going to do something sort of stupid every once in a while. I'm going to be the person I want to be and fill 2010 up with incredible memories. ♥
Happy New Year, everyone. What are some things you want to accomplish this year?


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Denver City, Texas
Location of Denver City, Texas
Denver City is a town located partly in Gaines County but mostly inYoakum County in the far western portion of the U.S. state of Texas, just a short distance from the New Mexico boundary. It is named for the petroleumcompany, Denver Productions. The population was 4,479 at the 2010 census. The town is located at the intersection of Texas State Highways 214and 83.
Oil and ranching remain important to Denver City. The first well was drilled by the wildcatter "Red" Davidson of Fort Worth on the ranch lands of L.P. and Ruth Bennett and her father, Dr. J. R. Smith. Oil gushed to the surface for the first time on October 10, 1935. A part of this Wasson Field, as it is known, is the site of the Yoakum County Park, donated in 1964 by Gene H. Bennett (1921–1998), the youngest son of the Bennetts.
On May 11, 2013, voters in both Denver City and Yoakum County as well asCrosby County, also in West Texas, all previously under local-optionprohibition laws, approved the sale of liquor.
Bickley's Grocery, owned and operated by Cecil Alonzo Bickley, Jr. (1912–2004), and his wife, Peggy Patterson Bickley (1913–2007), was a mainstay of Denver City from 1939 until the couple retired in 1974. Thriftway Foods then became the only supermarket in Denver City.
The Bickleys met in the petroleum boom town of Kilgore in East Texas, but moved to Denver City when it, too, experienced oil discoveries. Bickley was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bickley, Sr. in the small community of De Leon inComanche County in West Texas. The senior Bickley was actually named Columbus Alonzo, but used only his initials, C. A. Bickley's grandmother was born on a July 4 and given the unusual first and middle names, Americas Independence. For many years, Bickley was viewed as "Mr. Denver City". The roots of Denver City date only to 1936, as it was the last West Texas boomtown to have been established solely on the basis of oil, still vital to the area economy. He was a founding director of Yoakum County State Bank (now Wells Fargo), the first financial institution in the town. He was a charter member of both the Denver City Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a Mason and a Shriner. He served on the Yoakum County Hospital Board. He promoted public schools, particularly athletics, music, and literary programs. Bickley was a founding alderman, having been elected to a single four-year term in 1940. In 1965, he was named the "Outstanding Citizen of Denver City".
Peggy Bickley, a native of Bernice in Union Parish in north Louisiana, at first hated living in dusty West Texas, but in time became an energetic civic booster through the Order of the Eastern Star, the Denver City Museum, the Yoakum County/Cecil Bickley Library (named for her husband), annual American Cancer Society fund drive, the First United Methodist Church, and the Denver City Chamber of Commerce, which named her "Outstanding Citizen of Denver City" in 1984. The Bickleys had two children, Peggy Bickley Point of Austin (born Christmas Day 1941) and William Michael Bickley of Fort Worth (born October 7, 1946). Peggy and Mike Bickley were born in Hobbs, New Mexico, because there was no clinic in Denver City at the time of their births. Cecil and Peggy Bickley were Methodists. They are interred at the Denver City Memorial Cemetery.
The city park has an area of four square blocks. with shade trees and a public swimming pool 12 feet in depth, which opens each year when school is not in session.
A windmill adjacent to the United States flaggreets visitors to Denver City at State Highways 214 and 83.
The Bennett Plaza, named for ranchers L.P. and Ruth Bennett, offers a respite to travelers.
Bickley Library
Oil wells pump throughout Denver City
Denver City Pressnewspaper office
Denver City downtown
Another view of downtown Denver City


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Q&A: The Moto guys from 'Top Chef: Texas'
November 29, 2011
By Lisa Arnett and RedEye
Demi and Ashton. Kim and Kris. Celebrity breakups are hard, but nothing was harder to watch on last week's episode of "Top Chef: Texas" than the separation of Chris Jones and Richie Farina, the two fun-loving chefs from Homaro Cantu's wacky fine-dining restaurant Moto who cracked "Star Wars" references, sported short-sleeve work shirts instead of chef's whites and hoped to take first and second place in the show. They goof around like brothers, but have an obvious mutual respect and fierce loyalty for each other.
Bravo to host Chicago casting call for 'Top Chef' at Girl & the Goat
February 6, 2013
By Lisa Arnett,
"Top Chef" Season 4 winner Stephanie Izard has been pretty busy lately, what with the opening of Little Goat and an appearance on the show's latest season based in Seattle -- not to mention sporting the best smile among Chicago's celeb chefs ( more on that here ). When the Bravo crew comes to Chicago on Feb. 24 to host a casting call for the show's 11th season, it will be held at Izard's West Loop restaurant, Girl & the Goat . Other restaurants affiliated with past cheftestants are also serving as host venues for casting calls, including an Austin call on Feb. 11 at Uchiko (where "Top Chef: Texas" winner Paul Qui worked)
Heart of 'Texas'
February 29, 2012
By Lisa Arnett, RedEye
The final showdown on "Top Chef: Texas" pitted a Texan against a Chicagoan raised in Texas. And sorry to disappoint, y'all, but it was Austin-based chef Paul Qui who won the title on Wednesday's finale over Chicagoan chef Sarah Grueneberg of award-winning Gold Coast restaurantSpiaggia. "I think in nine seasons and 'All-Stars,' this was the best food we've seen in the finale," judge Tom Colicchio said. "In the end, this was about as close as it can get. " The chef's final challenge was to prepare a four-course meal for their dream restaurant, with not just judges but also their families in attendance.
Chuy Valencia pursues new restaurant concept, book deal
April 2, 2012
By Erin Gibbons and For RedEye
Chuy Valencia, one of six Chicago chefs to compete on Season 9 of the Bravo reality TV show"Top Chef," is taking a "sabbatical." Valencia said he is selling his shares of Chilam Balam (3023 N. Broadway), the seasonal, small-plates Mexican restaurant where he's been co-owner and chef since 2009, to pursue other interests, which include a new restaurant and a book project. Valencia is teaming up with coffeehouse entrepreneur Philip Tadros (Dollop, Kickstand) on a new concept that he describes as "a really hearty, Midwest, but kind of modern-day Chicago take on diner classics and cafeteria food." The spot will fresh-roast coffee up front, operate a two-kettle brewery in back, and serve up old-school dishes like buttered noodles, lasagna, patty melts and meatball sandwiches, cafeteria-style (and undoubtedly updated)
Chicago's Dale Levitski and Chuy Valencia get cooking in Lakeview
April 4, 2012
By Erin Gibbons and For RedEye
They both made Chicago proud on Bravo reality TV show "Top Chef." They both became known on said show for saying exactly what was on their minds. And now Dale Levitski and Chuy Valencia are both bringing their colorful personalities and inventive food to a stretch of North Broadway in Lakeview that's ready for a breath of fresh air. Last week, Sprout executive chef Levitski opened French-American bistro Frog N Snail (3124 N. Broadway) with partner Mike Causevic. Valencia, who until recently was the chef at Chilam Balam (3023 N. Broadway)
Review: Bonsoiree (closed)
August 31, 2012
By Kate Bernot, RedEye
Editor's Note: In the time since our review, Bonsoiree has closed. Review: Bonsoiree 2728 W. Armitage Ave. 773-486-7511 Rating: 2.5 stars (out of four) Take it or leave it Beverly Kim was perhaps the most controversial contestant on "Top Chef: Texas" earlier this year. Despite her quiet and seemingly sensitive personality, Kim at times became a target of other chefs' frustration. Though some fans felt she was picked on, she made it to the respectable final four, and now has an entire restaurant, Bonsoiree, to call her own. Last week, the small-but-celebrated Logan Square spot reopened with a completely new menu, which Kim hopes has her name written all over it. "Top Chef" challenges are full of wacky rules - cooking on a ski lift, anyone?
3 Chicago chefs on 'Around the World in 80 Plates'
March 7, 2012
By Lisa Arnett
If the ending of "Top Chef: Texas" has you starved for Chicago chefs on TV, you'll get your fix on a new cooking-centric Bravo show coming later this spring. "Around the World in 80 Plates" is set to fill that 9 p.m. Wednesday void starting May 9. Curtis Stone and Cat Cora host this travel/cooking show that has been described as a combination of "Top Chef" and"Amazing Race. " The cast of 12 features three Chicago-based chefs: The Drawing Room executive chef Nick Lacasse, Table Fifty-Two executive sous chef John Vermigilo and private chef Gary Walker.
Local restaurant featured on TV show 'Chef Hunter'
December 7, 2011
By Lisa Arnett
Recently opened Chicago restaurant Quay will get the Food Network treatment when it's featured on new docu-series "Chef Hunter" on Thursday. The show follows culinary recruiter Carrie McCully as she helps find the right chef for six different restaurants around the country. An earlier episode ended with the hiring of "Top Chef: Nyesha Arrington, who is also currently on "Top Chef: Texas." at Wilshire, a restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif. Though Food Network would not reveal the two final chef candidates featured on the show, Chicago magazine has reported that they are Dan Marquis, who has worked at Pasha and Grocery Bistro, and Cara Thompson.
2012 preview: Coming-soon bars and restaurants
December 23, 2011
By Lisa Arnett and Emily Van Zandt and RedEye
The West Loop has long been considered a dining and nightlife destination - hello, Randolph Street Restaurant Row! - but next year, even more big-name chefs are due to fill in the neighborhood's vacant storefronts. "[Randolph Street is] easily the coolest restaurant street in the country, not just Chicago," said Graham Elliot , who is opening a restaurant this spring at 841 W. Randolph St. "And then one street over is Lake, with Vera and other restaurants, and then you've got Fulton Market with Next and Moto and the Publican, so it's a killer little area and I'm a huge advocate of the free market.
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The nameless and forgotten. Native Americans buried in this abandoned Indian mission cemetery.
Inside Historic Fort Wayne jail in Detroit
Built in 1894, the Condemned Military Barracks of Detroit's Historic Fort Wayne.
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Built in 1842, Fort Wayne located a mile from the Canadian shore in Detroit protected the US from a British invasion from Canada. The invasion never came and much of the Fort still stands today.
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Abandoned barn that's somehow still standing
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Rosberg was victorious in the Breakthrough of the Year category, the German seeing off competition from world-record-breaking athletes Almaz Ayana and Wayde van Niekerk, and three teams who performed heroically in 2016: English Premier League Champions Leicester City, European Championship quarter-finalists Iceland and Olympic Rugby Sevens gold medal winners Fiji.
Rosberg, who was recognised for getting the better of Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in 2016 after two previous title defeats, is the fifth F1 driver to scoop the award, following on from Daniel Ricciardo (2015), Jenson Button (2010), Lewis Hamilton (2008) and Juan Pablo Montoya (2002).
"[This is] unbelievably special for me," said Rosberg, who received his award from two-time F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi, in a video message posted on Twitter. "This is the sports Oscar, it's the biggest thing you can win in sports."
For a third successive year Rosberg's Mercedes team were nominated in the World Team of the Year category, but the Silver Arrows lost out to baseball's Chicago Cubs, who won their first World Series title for 108 years in 2016.
Other winners on the night included Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt and fellow multi-gold medallist gymnast Simone Biles, who were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively, and swimmer Michael Phelps who picked up the Comeback of the Year prize.


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We usually eat capsicum chopped up into vegetables or stuffed with spicy potatoes. Here's another delicious use for red capsicum on a cold monsoon evening. Use a mixie or hand blender to puree the pulp.
I liked the simplicity of this recipe, but after reading the reviews I decided to make a few changes. I changed the butter to a pat of butter, the rest olive oil, I used nine very large, ripe, meaty red peppers, roasted and peeled the peppers (and added one chipotle pepper). I used 24 oz of chicken and 16 oz. veg broth (Kitchen Basics brand) and added salt. Didn't sieve. Great results but I should have added another onion. Also, next time I think I would try adding a large pureed potato instead of the cream. The cream changed the color of the soup from a gorgeous red to a less-than-gorgeous orange. Tip: cook the vegetables, puree them, them put the puree in a kettle and add the broth--why puree hot broth? - 26 Sep 2007 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
This recipe is much easier if you puree the soup using an immersion blender right in the soup pot, before adding the cream. Also, you can use chopped, frozen onions to save time. Lastly, for a nice flavor, roast the peppers ahead of time in a foil pan or foil-lined roasting pan in a 450 degree oven, turning once or twice until brown and puffy on all sides. Cool, peel, remove stems, and as many seeds as you can. Add to sauteed onions and garlic and proceed with the recipe. Cayenne pepper is great in this, as suggested by others. THANK YOU! - 01 Mar 2006 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
Just when I think that I can master easy recipes such as this, something happens that reminds me that I can be such a klutz in the kitchen! When it came time to "puree" the broth/peppers, I poured it into my handy dandy blender that has never failed me when making my morning smoothies and other tasty treats, and like a smart person should, I put my hand over the lid and turned it on and....WHOOSH!!! Almost half the batch exploded all over the kitchen (Keep in mind...this stuff is hot from the stovetop!)!! It was on the walls, all over the countertop and I looked like a red pepper threw up on me! You should have seen the eyes on my family! After ensuring noone was hurt, (cuz that stuff was HOT!!) we all had a great laugh. What WAS left (about two bowls worth) was very good. In fact, the soup was VERY good. It has a tomato soup substance but with a refined and elegant taste. However, next time, I'll find my "safer" hand mixer...as this soup WILL be repeated and I'll leave my blender in the cupboard! Thank you for the recipe submission Judi...and the laugh! - 21 Jan 2003 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)


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